Andong-si Signs Business Agreement with ICOMOS Korea Committee to Host the World Historical Cities Conference

A business agreement was signed for the successful hosting of the World Historical Cities Conference.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gui-yeol] Andong City, Gyeongbuk Province, signed a virtual business agreement with the Korea Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) on the 24th to ensure the successful hosting of the 18th World Historical Cities Conference.

This agreement was made to guarantee the successful hosting of the 18th World Historical Cities Conference, which will be held over three days and two nights from November 14 to 16 at the Andong International Convention Center.

The goal is to promote Andong City and South Korea's excellent cultural policies and heritage to the world, thereby enhancing their international status.

Since its establishment in 1999, the Korea Committee of ICOMOS has been a UNESCO advisory body with expertise and experience, conducting world heritage registration reviews and monitoring, as well as hosting various international conferences related to cultural heritage.

Song In-ho, Chairman of the Korea Committee of ICOMOS, stated, “ICOMOS is an organization partnered with the World Historical Cities Federation and plans to provide consulting and advice on the international conference proceedings and various programs.”

Kwon Young-se, Mayor of Andong City, said, “We will efficiently prepare for the 18th World Historical Cities Conference in 2022 by becoming good partners with the experienced ICOMOS.”

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